2022 NAICS national industry in sector 51 Information
512131 Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)
NAICS 512131 is the US industry code for motion picture theaters (except drive-ins). This U.S.
- Code
- 512131 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins)
- Part of
- Motion Picture and Video Exhibition
- SBA small business limit
- Average annual receipts up to $47 million
- Closest UK SIC
- 59140 (details)
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) and/or exhibiting motion pictures or videos at film festivals, and so forth.
Activities listed under 512131
The Census index assigns these 9 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Cinemas
- Film festivals exhibitors
- Motion picture exhibition
- Motion picture exhibitors for airlines
- Motion picture exhibitors, itinerant
- Motion picture theaters, indoor
- Movie theaters (except drive-in)
- Theaters, motion picture (except drive-in)
- Theaters, motion picture, indoor
SBA size standard for 512131
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 512131, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $47 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
Closest UK SIC 2007 codes
There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 5914), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.
Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.